Never mind, found out how to do it. Thanks for the help!

The code is on github for future reference if anyone would like:
https://github.com/x11km/Temperature-Differential-Sensor

After working with it a little, I was able to get it to send it, and constantly work. I was recieving capital F's for "70" degrees when I tried it.  I found out that I only needed to do this:

Code:

msg[0] = byte(temp);
msg[1] = '\0';

vw_send((uint8_t *)msg, strlen(msg));
vw_wait_tx();

but needed to end it with the msg[1] = '\0'; to end the array

My main question is how to decode this on the receiving end, and put into an int form?

Thanks for your time

Hmm, i dont exactly understand the code that much.  When doing this, would i send the msg along with the [ 0 ], or just msg by itself?  What is the 0xFF doing in this particular case? So far i tried this, but my main problem is defining msg.  How would i do this?

 Im pretty new to C++, so sorry if i take a minute...

If possible, please show the exact code
Thanks for the help

Thanks for the reply,

I am not sure i completely understand the process of doing this, i tried this however i still had the same error message. I also tried combining it with the code, and even removing the original float *msg = (temp);  but then it said that msg was not defined. This is what I did in the code originally:  

Code:

const char *msgT = "t";       // this is your message to send
  vw_send((uint8_t *)msgT, strlen(msgT));  
  vw_wait_tx();
  
  float *msg = (temp);
  msg[0]=temp;
  
  vw_send((uint8_t *)msg, strlen(msg));
  
  vw_wait_tx();
  
  /*float *msg = (temp);  
  int tempC1 = (int)temp;
  int tempC2 = (int)(temp - tempC1) * 100; // For two decimal points
  char msg[24];
  sprintf(msg, "%i.%i", tempC1,tempC2);
  vw_send((uint8_t *)msg, strlen(msg));
  vw_wait_tx();*/

What would i need to change to make this work?  Would i still need the part i commented out?

Thanks

Hi all, Ive been looking at this post here: http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279775453 and was wondering how to pull this off and send values over virtualwire.  However in this example they are using a float value and when I try to do this in the code that i'm using, i recieve the message "invalid conversion from 'int' to 'float*'. How do i fix this?

Here is the code that i am using:

Code:

int val;
  int val2;
  int temp;
  int humid;
  
  sendCommandSHT(gTempCmd, theDataPin, theClockPin);
  waitForResultSHT(theDataPin);
  val = getData16SHT(theDataPin, theClockPin);
  skipCrcSHT(theDataPin, theClockPin);
  temp = -40.0 + 0.018 * (float)val;
  Serial.print("t");
  Serial.print(temp, DEC);
  const char *msgT = "t";       // this is your message to send
  vw_send((uint8_t *)msgT, strlen(msgT));  
  vw_wait_tx();
  
  float *msg = (temp);  
  int tempC1 = (int)temp;
  int tempC2 = (int)(temp - tempC1) * 100; // For two decimal points
  char msg[24];
  sprintf(msg, "%i.%i", tempC1,tempC2);
  vw_send((uint8_t *)msg, strlen(msg));
  vw_wait_tx();

  delay(400);

Thanks for your time.

well, the coil voltage of the relay is 12v, however it fires with the power the arduino gives out.  How would i be able to find out what the transistors should be?  Heres the part: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062477

Finally!, found out that the transistors can be found in a bundle.  Thanks for the help

I was wondering if for the relays if any of these would work? http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032279, or if there is any alternative which would still be able to protect the arduinos. I am using 30 amp 12v relays (which work w/ 5v).

Thanks

Hello all, I have a very simple question (im pretty new), I am using an Arduino Duemilanove connected to an spdt relay (thats controlling a 12v motor), turning it on for about 30 second periods or less.  Im not using PWM, just simply turning it on and off.  What components do i need in order to keep it working, but not fry the Arduino, or is it okay by itself?  Also, what would i need to protect it when using LEDs?  Would this be a resistor? If so, what type?

Thanks for the help

I tried to use that code and it didn't seem to do anything (rx/tx lights not on, or serial output).  However I did try a code (i forget where from) and it worked without being connected to my computer.  What code would i be able to use with just the arduinos+transmitters/recievers (no buttons or anything) just to see if it works?

Thanks

I am pretty new to arduino, and no i do not use "shiftOuts."  However, they are not talking to each other, one is sending the other the data, and it takes it from there, but does not send anything back. (Transmitter --> Reciever)  I am using Serial.prints, so how would i fix that?

Thanks for the help

I dont understand what you mean by "transmitting using synch and receiving using async."  However the wireless comes in with the second piece of code.  I am using basic rf modules, so there is no programming needed for those.

Thanks for reply

Download this: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm (scroll down and get the 64 bit version) and go to Device Manager.  Select your Arduino and click update driver software in the top bar, and select Browse my computer for driver software.  Then select the file (once you extracted it) and make sure include subfolders is checked.  If all goes planned it should be up and running.   

What operating system are you using? I know that Windows 64 bit has trouble with connecting sometimes.

okay for the Duemilanove i am using this -

Code:

int gTempCmd  = 0b00000011;
int gHumidCmd = 0b00000101;

int shiftIn(int dataPin, int clockPin, int numBits)
{
  int ret = 0;
  int i;

  for (i=0; i<numBits; ++i)
  {
    digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
    delay(10);  // I don't know why I need this, but without it I don't get my 8 lsb of temp
    ret = ret*2 + digitalRead(dataPin);
    digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);
  }

  return(ret);
}

void sendCommandSHT(int command, int dataPin, int clockPin)
{
  int ack;

  // Transmission Start
  pinMode(dataPin, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(clockPin, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(dataPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(dataPin, LOW);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(dataPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);

  // The command (3 msb are address and must be 000, and last 5 bits are command)
  shiftOut(dataPin, clockPin, MSBFIRST, command);

  // Verify we get the coorect ack
  digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
  pinMode(dataPin, INPUT);
  ack = digitalRead(dataPin);
  if (ack != LOW)
    Serial.println("Ack Error 0");
  digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);
  ack = digitalRead(dataPin);
  if (ack != HIGH)
    Serial.println("Ack Error 1");
}

void waitForResultSHT(int dataPin)
{
  int i;
  int ack;

  pinMode(dataPin, INPUT);

  for(i= 0; i < 100; ++i)
  {
    delay(10);
    ack = digitalRead(dataPin);

    if (ack == LOW)
      break;
  }

  if (ack == HIGH)
    Serial.println("Ack Error 2");
}

int getData16SHT(int dataPin, int clockPin)
{
  int val;

  // Get the most significant bits
  pinMode(dataPin, INPUT);
  pinMode(clockPin, OUTPUT);
  val = shiftIn(dataPin, clockPin, 8);
  val *= 256;

  // Send the required ack
  pinMode(dataPin, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(dataPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(dataPin, LOW);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);

  // Get the lest significant bits
  pinMode(dataPin, INPUT);
  val |= shiftIn(dataPin, clockPin, 8);

  return val;
}

void skipCrcSHT(int dataPin, int clockPin)
{
  // Skip acknowledge to end trans (no CRC)
  pinMode(dataPin, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(clockPin, OUTPUT);

  digitalWrite(dataPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(clockPin, LOW);
}

void setup()
{
  Serial.begin(2400); // open serial
}

void loop()
{
  int theDataPin  = 10;
  int theClockPin = 11;
  char cmd = 0;
  int ack;

  int val;
  int temp;

  sendCommandSHT(gTempCmd, theDataPin, theClockPin);
  waitForResultSHT(theDataPin);
  val = getData16SHT(theDataPin, theClockPin);
  skipCrcSHT(theDataPin, theClockPin);
  temp = -40.0 + 0.018 * (float)val;
  Serial.print("t");
  Serial.println(temp, HEX);         
}

And for the Mega I am using this (just to simply receive it) -

Code:

int incomingByte = 0; // for incomi
boolean temp = false;
boolean readFirst = false;
boolean readSecond = false;
int readValue = -1;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(2400); // opens serial port, sets data rate to 9600 bps
}

void loop() {
  // send data only when you receive data:
  if (Serial.available() > 0) {
    incomingByte = Serial.read(); // read the incoming byte
    if (!readFirst) { // if we haven't read the first byte of the triad, then we are now
      char incomingChar = (char) incomingByte; // make it a character
      Serial.println(incomingChar); // print it to serial
      if (incomingChar == 't') { // if it's 't'
        temp = true; // then we are reading a temperature
      } else { // otherwise, it's an 'h'
        temp = false; // and we don't have temperature
      }
      readFirst = true; // we have read in the first of a triad
    } else if (!readSecond) { // if we haven't read the second byte, then we are now
      readValue = (incomingByte - 48) * 10; // so make the readValue the ASCII digit it represents * 10
      readSecond = true; // and mark that we read the second byte
    } else { // we must be reading the third byte
      readValue += (incomingByte - 48); // so add in the next ASCII digit
      processData(); // process the data
      readFirst = false; // and clear both flags
      readSecond = false; // so we read another value
    }
  }
}

void processData() {
  // do something with the data
}

Thanks